Hello,

We all know that dog food should be nutritious. And we know about the AAFCO nutrient profiles that, if followed, should provide a “complete and balanced” dog food recipe. 

But do you know which nutrients are the most important for your dog? The ones they need to thrive and, in some cases, survive. 

There are seven important nutrients that are either crucial or highly beneficial to a dog’s health — and which we should be looking to include in their diets.

We spoke to Kelly Walters, Pet Food Brand Leader at 5-star-rated Redbarn, to ask her what these nutrients are and why they’re so important. 

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You can read what she said in this article: The 7 Most Important Nutrients for Dogs

She not only lists the seven nutrients but also explains why they’re important and how you can feed them to your dog. It’s really useful knowledge. 

What’s also useful is the exclusive 50% discount DFA subscribers get on their first bag of whole grain, grain-free or air-dried dog food from Redbarn. Just use the codes you’ll find on this page. 

Take care,

The DFA Team
The Dog Food Advisor
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